Scoop is a 1987 TV film directed by Gavin Millar, adapted by William Boyd from the 1938 satirical novel Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. It was produced by Sue Birtwistle with executive producers Nick Elliott and Patrick Garland. Original music was made by Stanley Myers. The story is about a reporter sent to Ishmaelia (a fictional African state) by accident.

Credits

Gavin MillarDirector

Michael MaloneyWilliam Boot

Michael HordernUncle Theodor

Denholm ElliottSalter

Donald PleasenceLord Copper